Testing Using Surrogate Skin Surfaces

Test Purpose
This microbiology lab study is designed to examine the efficacy of a topical test substance against selected pure cultures of microorganisms using a simulated skin surrogate.

Test Summary
Target bacteria are inoculated onto a simulated skin substrate and dried. The test substance is then applied to the dried film under conditions which simulate as closely as possible, the actual conditions under which the test substance is designed to be used. Following exposure, the skin substrate is assayed quantitatively for survivors. The experimental design evaluates the simulated efficacy of the test substance.

When you choose ATS Labs as your partner through the medical products testing process you get extensive experience with:

l  Re-use (Stress) testing of reusable chemical germicides

l  Simulated use testing of disinfectants on medical devices

l  Clinical use testing of disinfectants

l  Testing using surrogate skin surfaces